We have a great feeling when we get together. Each band member has a strong musical past. We play our styles, we feel our sounds, and we live the music. We want to give you the feeling we have with our music. We feel solid and unbreakable when we play together. The crowd feels it too. We play it for mankind. We all live. We all die. It should not matter what color your skin is. We need you to come out and spread the word and the music around. Zebras in Public The Music of Mankind Zebediah - Vocals Zebediah. Singer, Rapper,Song Writer, Musician. Started writing complete songs at the age of 9. He has R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, blues, Rock and Roll background. His influences range from Louis Armstrong to Jay-Z, to System of a Down. He has worked with many artist in his long music career, from Theory Hazit to Mr. Dibbs. Music is his favorite thing to do, and is a huge part of his life. His goal is to become a staple in the music industry, and try to make a difference in the lives of the people who enjoy his music! Chris - Drums Chris Himes, has been playing drums for over 17 years and has many influential ave he has pulled from. Which include an array of styles in the likes of Danny Carey, Vinnie Paul, Tony Roister Jr, Trey Cool, Carter Beauford, and Buddy Rich. This is his third project behind the kit and Chris is thrilled to be able to put his chops to the test in some of the unique grooves that ZIP inspires. Ian - Guitar From Elsmere KY, lives in Cincinnati. Ian has been playing guitar since he was 11. He is self taught and never has taken lessons. Ian's influences include Nirvana, The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, and The White Stripes. Justin - Guitar Justin Smith, aka JSmiff, has played guitar for over 15 years. Once he heard a block of Jimi Hendrix tunes on the local radio station WEBN, he was hooked. His influences include System of a Down, Slipknot, Queens of the Stone Age, Killswitch Engaged, and many more. Justin went to high school with all members of the band except Zeb. After many years of lost contact... Justin and Ian found each other on Facebook and started talking about the band Ian was in. Justin came to see a show and so started the path for Justin to become the 4th member of Zebras In Public. Brandon - Bass Brandon has been playing music with Justin ever since they were both in middle school and is the newest addition to the ZIP lineup joining in 2012. Brandon has been a great addition and is looking forward to being a heavy influence in the creative process over the coming years.